Steele County Climate
Steele County, Minnesota
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
44.8°F
Annual Precip
35.5"
Annual Snowfall
44.2"
Extreme Heat Days
9
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,644
Supports most vegetables & fruits
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Climate Advisory: Steele County
Climate Verdict
Steele County has a cool, averaging 44.8°F annually, moderate rainfall of 35.5 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 9.1 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 44.2 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 13.7°F. summers are warm — July averages 71.8°F. Residents experience a substantial 58°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Steele County closely matches the Minnesota statewide average temperature of 42.8°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 5.4 inches more precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Steele County Weather
A Warm and Wet Southern Profile
Steele County is warmer and wetter than most of Minnesota, with an average temperature of 44.8°F and 35.5 inches of rain. While still cooler than the national median, it is one of the state's more temperate zones.
Exceeding State Climate Norms
Steele County is 2 degrees warmer and significantly wetter than the state averages of 42.8°F and 30.0 inches. It ranks among the state's top counties for both heat and annual precipitation.
Wetter than the Metro South
Steele County receives more annual precipitation than Scott or Sibley counties. Its 44.2 inches of snow is also higher than Scott County, despite their similar southern Minnesota locations.
Balanced Extremes and High Moisture
The county experiences 9 days of 90°F heat and over 44 inches of snow annually. Summer temperatures average a warm 69.8°F, while winters remain relatively mild for Minnesota at 17.3°F.
Managing High Annual Precipitation
Residents should prioritize basement waterproofing and gutter maintenance to handle the high 35.5 inches of precipitation. The combination of 9 heat days and 44 inches of snow requires versatile, all-season HVAC systems.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.